In the letter Lovett discusses a dispute over a slave from the estate of John Bell; because Dellet had been involved with Bell's purchase of the slave, Lovett asks him to supply any available records related to the transaction.

The transaction seems to be between Thomas Dugan and Joseph Rivers. In the first letter Dugan writes James W. Goodman of Claiborne, Alabama, asking him to sue Rivers and recover one of the slaves. The statement is signed by all men involved in the...

The writers of the letter want to hire Dellet to collect a debt owed by Jesse Reid, a slave trader: "The said Reid absconds from every place he fines we are pursuing him, he is an artful man & pretends by way of stratagem to transfer his property...

In the letter McConnell discusses debts he owes and recent payment for legal services that Dellet provided. He also mentions personal problems, such as the loss of his sons, "negro woman," and house; he is left alone to plant and harvest his crops.

The previous year Dellet had obtained a favorable judgment for Cabaniss in a lawsuit over the purchase of a slave. Cabaniss writes that his opponent has been given a new trial, and he is fearful that "thare is some danger of your loosing the case...

In the letter Mobly discusses a judgment Dellet obtained against Benjamin Darby, requiring him to pay several hundred dollars. If he cannot pay, the slaves of his ward, William B. Darby, will have to be sold instead. Mobly asks that Dellet delay...

In the letter she discusses supplying their slaves with winter clothes; the cotton and corn harvests and hog killing on the plantation; the upcoming presidential campaign, in which Andrew Jackson will not run; a new law in Louisiana prohibiting the...

In the letter Gordon discusses a case involving Thomas Wiggins, an agent for Guilford Nicholson, and a slave girl who had been "under affiliction" with William Campbell. In a note at the bottom of the letter, Campbell mentions a payment he had made...

In the letter Stewart explains that he is trying to borrow money from the bank at Tuscaloosa, and he asks Dellet to recommend him for the loan. His describes his financial situation: "...I have negroes & land to the amount of 2 or 3000 dollars,...

Porter served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1832 to 1834 and from 1837 to 1839. In the letter he describes events during the current session of congress, including the establishment of a bank in north Alabama; the repeal of a law...

The letter discusses the negotiation of transactions the firm is handling for Dellet, as well as the condition of the cotton market. Included is a page from Mobile Commercial Report and Prices Current.

Dickinson writes while traveling through the Alabama to settle claims before going to New York. He asks Dellet to collect money owed him by B. F. Porter; because Porter has land and slaves, Dickinson thinks he should have no trouble paying the debt.

In the letter Puryear describes a "handsome lott of Negroes" he has just received, and he asks if Dellet would be interested in purchasing any: "I am retailing them fast at $900 but if you would take largely I would afford them for something less...

In the letter Hawkins describes a case involving a slave woman who was purchased by a freedman, and then reclaimed and sold several times. He asks Dellet to represent Napoleon and Massina Starke, who want to recover the woman.

In the letter Booth asks Dellet to represent him in a case involving a runaway slave: "The negro Sam was apprehended by some man in your county & by him committed to jail. He remained some five or ten days (the coldest we had last winter) & when...

Porter served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1832 to 1834 and from 1837 to 1839. In the letter he discusses political matters, such as the lack of local support for Martin Van Buren and competition between the Whig and Democratic...

Porter served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1832 to 1834 and from 1837 to 1839. In the letter he discusses elections in Mobile; Thomas Benton's "expunging resolutions" in the United States Senate; activity during the current...

In the letter Green describes his work with the Rhew family. The members have questions about the inheritance rights to several slaves, so Green has suggested that they contact Dellet for legal advice.

In the letter Witherington discusses the upcoming trial of one of his slaves. He feels the matter has not been handled fairly, and he asks Dellet for help: "Sir if there is not a stop put to it by some person which has more knowledge about things...

In the letters Gibbons discusses a public sale of property belonging to the proprietors of Goodman, Miller & Co. The property is being sold to pay off debts, and there is disputing among the interested parties, particularly over several slaves.

The first letter, from the firm of Norris and Keith in Mobile, Alabama, discusses the pending sale and asks Dellet to instruct Colonel Richardson, who will handle the transaction. In the second letter, S. C. Richardson informs Dellet that he...

In the letter Stuckey discusses the slave Warren, whom he had sold to Gibbons the previous year. A physician hired by Gibbons diagnosed the boy with "chronic rheumatism," but Stuckey maintains that he was never ill before the sale. While he will...

In the letter Lindsey describes local events to Dellet, who is away from his home in Claiborne. He mentions a recent election; poor economic conditions and the glutted cotton market; the capture of slaves who had run away; and a feud between two...

In the letter Mrs. Cato, the widow of Burrell P. Cato, asks for Dellet's help in reclaiming several slaves who have been taken to Texas by the executor of her husband's will. Because of a law prohibiting "the importing or bringing negroes from any...

In the letter Emma describes music lessons, coursework, classmates, new acquaintances, the weather, and social activities. She makes a few references to African Americans, and she closes her letter with "Give my love to the servants."

The letter informs Dellet that shoes he ordered for his slaves have been shipped. The bill for the purchase is written at the top of the letter; the price reflects "the particulars of our cotton market."

The letter informs Dellet that the bagging and rope he recently ordered have been shipped. It also discusses Dellet's upcoming shipment of cotton to the firm and the state of the cotton market in general: "The demand for cotton continues to be...

The Clay Club was formed by the Whig citizens of Dallas County. In the letter Dellet writes that he will be unable to attend the club's upcoming dinner in Selma. He then gives a dismal summary of the nation's political and economic condition, which...

The letter informs Dellet that the goods he recently ordered have been shipped. The bill for the purchase is written at the top of the letter. Included are pages from Merchants and Planters Prices Current, which gives details of the cotton market:...